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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2020

Disney parks are nearly empty and that seems to be the plan

The company's resorts have capped visitor numbers and enforced social distancing measures.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 15, 2020

Training for the pandemic economy

Policymakers must take the right steps to ease the transition to the world being created by COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2020

Tokyo raises virus alert to highest level in move seen as largely symbolic

The level-four alert was the first to be declared for the capital since it revised its COVID-19 monitoring system guidelines on June 30.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jul 14, 2020

Let's discuss Uber

This week's Morning English lesson takes a look at Uber and asks if you've been using its food service.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 11, 2020

‘Koji Alchemy’: Fermentation enthusiasts are making mold magic

“Koji Alchemy” delves into the significance of ku014dji — Japan's semiofficial “national mold” — and demystifies making and cooking with it at home.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020

Did bar reopenings lead to virus spikes? Probably. And protests? Probably not.

Over the past 3 months, millions of people have taken to the streets to protest against racism, while bars and restaurants have reopened around the world, as have some factories, food markets and even outdoor concerts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020

New WHO guidance calls for more evidence on airborne coronavirus transmission

The World Health Organization on Thursday released new guidelines on the transmission of the novel coronavirus that acknowledge some reports of airborne transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19, but stopped short of confirming that the virus spreads through the air.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 9, 2020

Hong Kong finds growing local coronavirus cases amid resurgence fears

The number of new infections that can't be traced suggest that hidden chains of transmission have been circulating in the city for some time.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 8, 2020

U.S. tops 3 million known infections as coronavirus surges

The U.S. coronavirus outbreak crossed a grim milestone of over 3 million confirmed cases on Tuesday as more states reported record numbers of new infections, and Florida faced an impending shortage of intensive care unit hospital beds.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 7, 2020

Sushi meets AI: Japanese inventor's app scopes out choice tuna cuts

Grading software promises to make life easier for buyers of tuna worldwide.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2020

A more humane post-pandemic social contract

There's reason to hope that the COVID-19 crisis will catalyze a shift toward more just societies
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2020

Japan's fussy food shoppers finally go online amid pandemic

Although the nation's e-commerce development lags behind that of its peers, COVID-19 has prompted a rise in buyers ordering from home.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 3, 2020

Pandemics, fear and discrimination: Are Japanese cities ready for life with COVID-19?

Fighting discrimination is a key issue in municipal integration policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 3, 2020

Uber finally makes it to Tokyo after six years in Japan

Uber is partnering with three local taxi operators, primarily in the city's central business district and the popular areas of Shinagawa, Akihabara and Asakusa.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 30, 2020

America's uncertain recovery

Policymakers must boost incentives to work in normal times when jobs are plentiful, while strengthening the safety net for when they are not.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jun 30, 2020

Nepal families face hunger and skip meals as pandemic hits remittances

'I skipped several evening meals to save whatever little food I had for my daughter,' said Nepali housewife Shiba Kala Limbu.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 29, 2020

Study of Okinawan history falls casualty to COVID-19

The global pandemic has left Okinawa's tourist industry reeling.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Jun 26, 2020

What will it take to achieve virus herd immunity and how close is Japan?

Tests on randomly selected people in Tokyo, Miyagi and Osaka prefectures showed an extremely low infection rate in all three locations.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 26, 2020

Comic Saku Yanagawa was on his way to cracking the U.S. — then COVID-19 happened

Comic Saku Yanagawa is making a name for himself in the U.S., but with racist hecklers and awkward Zoom gigs, he's facing his toughest crowds yet.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 25, 2020

High-end French dining with safety in mind

Dishes created by executive chef Masahiro Ishihara of Blanc Rouge at The Tokyo Station Hotel are sophisticated, yet simple in their execution. They are healthy, yet flavorful, and innovative while remaining true to the tenets of French cuisine.
BUSINESS
Jun 25, 2020

Japanese investors favoring firms that let people work from home

Being good employers and business partners may ultimately pay off with sustainable returns in the long term, the investors believe.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 24, 2020

Japan’s struggle to reimagine the post-pandemic world

For the nation to be an inspiration, it must make better use of the momentum of the new ways of doing business that the pandemic has brought about across the globe.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 24, 2020

America is on the road to relapse, not recovery

The U.S. isn't following the example of countries that have shown what a “smart reopening” entails.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2020

Japan carmakers see untapped market as 'paper drivers' ease onto roads

Some driving schools in Japan are reporting an uptick in lapsed drivers taking refresher courses to get back on the roads.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 20, 2020

Fujitsu brings hand-washing AI to COVID-19 fight in Japan

The artificial intelligence program was developed based on thousands of hand-washing patterns that can help it detect when people aren't using soap.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Jun 20, 2020

Japan’s love affair with caramel custard pudding

Creamy and luxurious, pudding has graced everything from the tables of Japan's fine-dining hotels to convenience stores. And it's back in fashion.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 20, 2020

The long and storied history of shichimi, Japan’s 'seven flavors' spice

Walk into any izakaya in Japan and you'll always find shichimi spice on the table. But what is it, and why has it remained popular for over three centuries?

Longform

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